Symantec Issues New pcAnywhere Beta

Symantec Corp. is seeking beta testers to scrutinize its new XP-compatible update to pcAnywhere, the company's popular PC remote control software. Version 10.5.1 adds full support for Microsoft's new Fast User Switching, a feature notably missing from the current release. pcAnywhere will be able to remotely access a Windows XP machine even through a fast user switch, an ability Symantec says "that not even Microsoft's Remote Desktop or Remote Assistance can claim."

"We had to jump through some hoops to make it happen, so that's why we really want people to bang on the beta to help us find any remaining problems," Symantec's Alan Feldman told BetaNews.

pcAnywhere 10.5.1 also sports the XP look and feel, as well as several other enhancements. The beta will be available until February 12, and may be downloaded via FileForum. For information on known issues, review the 10.5.1 Beta release notes.